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THE BLACK DUCK

1800 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE BLACK DUCK on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460073

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BLACK DUCK · 1800 N HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092481

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BLACK DUCK · 1800 N HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA OR REPLACE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092470

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BLACK DUCK · 1800 N HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1301049 ON 12/28/12 NOT CORRECTED. 33. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM HORIZONTAL SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN INCLUDING SHELVES, PREP TABLES STEAM TABLES ETC. 38 MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FOR THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS NEXT TO KITCHEN. 41. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE DIRT GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE MEAT COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1301049

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BLACK DUCK · 1800 N HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1300957 ON 12/17/12 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED AROUND THE SHELVES OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. A TECHNICIAN FROM SMITHEREEN PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO PERFORM A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION AND REMOVE ANY INSECTS FROM THE AREA WITH A VACUUM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM HORIZONTAL SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN, INCLUDING SHELVES, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, ETC.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300957

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BLACK DUCK · 1800 N HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGER CALLED A TECHNICIAN WHO ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE COOLER. THE AIR TEMPERATURE IN THE COOLER WAS AT 40.1F BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43.5F, SCALLOPS AT 44.7F, CHEESES AT 48.3F, STEAKS AT 44.5F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 48.9F, SALAD DRESSING AT 44.7 AND CALAMARI AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $104. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. 2 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AND IN THE WALL OPENING OF THE KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #154528 ON 9/27/10 NOT CORRECTED: 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE WITH HOLES, PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM HORIZONTAL SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN, INCLUDING SHELVES, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE KITCHEN WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154551

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BLACK DUCK · 1800 N HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE WITH CHIPPING AND PEELING PLASTER, MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

Tag RemovalPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154532

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BLACK DUCK · 1800 N HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154528

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BLACK DUCK · 1800 N HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0PPM FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. DISHES INSIDE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PEST ACTIVITY. 23 FRUIT FLIES AT DISH MACHINE AREA. 20 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT BAR. 10 LIVE ROACHES IN EMPLOYEE BASEMENT CHANGING AREA. ONE LIVE ROACH ON COOKS LINE. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES AND FLIES AND ELIMINATED/MINIMIZE ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. EXPIRED CERTIFICATE OF JESUS GIRON #HWC78943 EXPIRED ON 2-18-09. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CURRENT ENROLLMENT TO CLASS.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE NOT ABLE TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO FILL EACH TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO USE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #154906 ON 1-29-09 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MUST DE-FROST BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.#33- CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.#35- REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR DEEP FRYER AND LID OF FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INTERIOR OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DISH MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR OF LIQUOR ROOM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS 6" OR ABOVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE WITH HOLES, PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

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